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31--BEARING,ROLLER,THRUST

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is procuring bearing, roller, thrust components—mechanical parts used in aircraft and aviation systems to manage axial loads and rotational movement. Thrust bearings are critical safety components in jet engines, gearboxes, and other high-performance machinery where forces act parallel to the shaft axis.

This is a routine DLA Aviation supply acquisition for the defense logistics supply chain. DLA Aviation Richmond, located in Virginia, manages procurement for aircraft parts and equipment supporting U.S. military operations worldwide. These bearings likely support FSC 3110 (Bearings, Plain, Unmounted) or related Federal Supply Classification categories within DLA's inventory management system.

Actual quantities, specific part numbers, technical specifications, and delivery requirements are not included in the available metadata; see the solicitation for these details.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside — Total program. To qualify, your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 332991, which carries a size standard of 1,000 employees
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
• Have valid DUNS/UEI and appropriate representations and certifications current in your SAM profile
• Meet any applicable supplier qualification requirements DLA maintains for bearing manufacturers or distributors

If you are a small manufacturer of ball or roller bearings, or a small distributor with established supply relationships, you may be eligible. If you do not manufacture bearings directly, you may still bid if you can source compliant parts that meet DLA's technical and quality requirements—though see the solicitation for any source, testing, or qualification restrictions.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's supply chain expectations. DLA Aviation procurements typically emphasize reliability, traceability, and responsive delivery. Research whether this requires new manufacture, overhaul, or surplus acceptable condition.

Verify technical compliance. Aerospace bearings require adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC), SAE standards, or OEM equivalent certifications. Confirm your product documentation—material certifications, test reports, and traceability records—matches what DLA requires. See the solicitation for exact specification references.

Price competitively against historical data. Use DLA's historical pricing tools or FPDS data for similar bearing purchases. Small business set-asides reduce competition but DLA still evaluates price reasonableness.

Assess your manufacturing or supply capacity. Confirm you can meet any required delivery schedule without risking performance failures that affect DLA supplier performance ratings.

Review packaging and marking requirements. DLA has strict military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073). Noncompliant shipments risk rejection and payment delays.

Submit through DLA's electronic systems. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically require submission through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or as directed in the solicitation documents.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T6085 to obtain complete specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and clauses.

2. Note the deadline: October 30, 2026—allow adequate time for any required certifications, supplier registration updates, or technical questions to the contracting officer.

3. Check DIBBS or the SAM.gov solicitation for any pre-bid conference, site visit, or Q&A timeline that may affect your proposal preparation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →